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What is jet jewelry made out of?
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Jet jewelry is made of lignite, a form of coal. It is a mineraloid rather than a mineral and has a matte black appearance. Jet was commonly used for jewelry and buttons, some examples dating back as far as the Bronze Age, until the availability of colored plastic made it lose popularity in the early 20th century. Shop a range of jet jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Victorian Sterling Silver and Jet Carnelian Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
died, Queen Victoria bought and wore large amounts of jet jewelry. As a result, the jet trade received
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
"Silver", "Amethyst" and "Jet" Jeweled Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Dramatic amethyst and jet style, prong set oval cabochon necklace and earrings in silvertone metal
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
AJD Sophisticated Elegant Black Agate, Jet & Moonstone 17.5" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
slices of black Jet (black Amber) and glowing white checkerboard gemcut Moonstones all make up this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
$225 Sale Price
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Yellow Gold Diamond Orb Pendant Necklace 15 3/4" - 18k Round .25ctw Opens
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Katherine Jeter
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Aluminium Jet Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking Victorian Whitby jet and aluminium pin. This unique piece combines two of its period's
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aluminum
Victorian French Jet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian French Jet rectangular brooch from the late 19th Century. Round and Pear shaped jet
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
